Clinical Pharmacists Could be the Answer to Reducing Medication Harm While recent published research has shone light on the problem of medicine-related harm, some innovative pharmacy programmes are helping find a solution. Medwise, a Tauranga-based group of pharmacists, go in to patients’ homes and check the medicines they are taking Continue Reading
Keyboard Cleaning
The computer keyboard is usually the most germ infected items in your home or office. A keyboard may even contain more bacteria than your toilet seat. Cleaning it helps remove any dangerous bacteria and keeps the keyboard working properly. Procedure: Before cleaning the keyboard first turn off the computer or Continue Reading
Enhancing Quality of Life for District’s Seniors
Safer Waitaki, Age Concern Waitaki and Grey Power North Otago are joining forces to conduct a survey of people aged 65 years and over so that information can be gained to enhance the lives of the district’s elderly population. Community Safety and Development Facilitator Helen Algar says the survey will Continue Reading
Spudtacular Competition
Did you know that a potato (skin on) contains more potassium than a banana, nearly half your daily vitamin C, and almost as much fibre as an apple? Oamaru Farmers Market has launched it’s annual Spud-in-a-Bag competition – a fun, family friendly activity and a great introduction to gardening and Continue Reading
Indoor Recreation Centre Feasibility Report
Indoor Recreation Centre Feasibility Report In September 2016, Council commissioned Sport Otago to prepare a report to identify future district-wide sports and recreational needs and prepare a feasibility study for a possible indoor recreation centre. In preparing the report, Sport Otago have engaged with sporting codes and stakeholders in Waitaki, Continue Reading
Fish & Game has dismissed as “scaremongering”
Fish & Game has dismissed as “scaremongering” claims that imposing a royalty on commercial use of water will hurt the public. Labour leader Jacinda Ardern announced the policy at the recent Environmental Defence Society conference saying New Zealand already charges royalties for gold, oil and gravel, and water should be no Continue Reading
Beware of Phone Scammers!
There is a group of phone callers claiming to represent well known NZ companies – telling you that your computer router is faulty and they will replace it, also giving you $200. After getting you to change your computer, They then ask which bank you use and to lookup your Continue Reading
Oamaru breakwater are to be closed in evenings
Following concerns raised during a recent Seven Sharp screening about people walking on the Oamaru breakwater to view Oamaru’s blue penguins, it has been decided to consider the closure of the breakwater in the evenings. Acting Chief Executive Neil Jorgensen says the number of people going on the breakwater in Continue Reading
Tell us what’s happening with blue cod in your backyard
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is developing a National Blue Cod Strategy, and to do this we want people to tell us what’s happening with blue cod in their area. MPI Inshore Fisheries Manager Steve Halley says blue cod is a very important species. “It supports a high-value commercial Continue Reading